1984 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1989 Ford Meteor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,085 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Cadillac DeVille (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Cadillac DeVille (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac DeVille | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Meteor |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4085 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |